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09/07/2011
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In reading your books I have learned I was not a very good wife to my first husband and I was hell bent on wanting him to be all about me. I married the second time to a man who was strong, courageous, and take charge. Little did I know I would have to resign as the alpha of the household.

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09/02/2011
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I wanted to comment on what I heard you say on your show about women being the main cause of issues in the family unit by being naggy, needy, insecure, and pushing their husbands away.

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08/22/2011
IconWhen you first fall in love, the whole world seems to fade into the background. Your lover is center stage. When you're apart, you intensely long for this person. You imagine being in one another's arms. You plan wonderful events to surprise or please your partner. You feel complete. More >>

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08/19/2011
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My husband and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage. People ask us how we've done it and we both agree, it's the morning kiss goodbye. Sounds strange I know, but it's the time we connect and commit every day and make a silent promise to be there for each other. Here is a poem I wrote about it...

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08/17/2011
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My husband and I are coming up on our 10th Wedding Anniversary. To be completely honest, 6 years ago, I didn't think we would make it here...

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Tags: AdulteryaffairappreciationAttitudeBehaviorgratitudegriefMarriageMen's Point of ViewMental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodpregnancyselfishThe Proper Care & Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsWomen's Point of View
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08/16/2011
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...Thought our love life was good - probably not as often as he wanted it, but often enough for my busy schedule.

A few weeks ago, I discovered hard-core porn on the computer...

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08/15/2011
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I just wanted to let you know how amazing my husband is. He is almost 62 years old and is still working in road construction. Yep, 100 degree weather in the direct sun for 12 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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Tags: MarriageThe Proper Care & Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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08/08/2011
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I've been married for just over two years and have been having a hard time with my husband. We've been fighting on and off since the marriage.

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Tags: AttitudefeelingsMarriageThe Proper Care & Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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08/05/2011
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This is a letter I gave to my daughter right before she married:

I have always tried to be a model for you of what it is to be a good wife. After all these years I am still in love with your father, more than ever. I hope you will be just as happy in your marriage.

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08/04/2011
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This is an article I wrote about domestic violence based on my own horrors I went through as a child. It is to any woman who is torn about leaving their "Dear-Violent-Husband."

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